EAC is excited to be one of the launch locations for the highly anticipated world premiere of Wake, an evocative new play by playwright Daniel Reynolds, set to captivate audiences this October.
The Performing Arts Center at the University of Maine in Machias will host the initial performances on October 18th and 19th, offering local theatergoers the first chance to experience Reynolds’ latest work. Set against the backdrop of this fantastic venue, the premiere will be a memorable occasion for both new and seasoned theater enthusiasts.
Following the Machias performances, Wake will move to Eastport Arts Center, where it will be staged on October 25th and 27th. EAC's intimate setting will provide a unique opportunity for audiences to engage deeply with the play, culminating in the special finale matinee on October 27th.
Wake promises a powerful and humourous exploration of human resilience and the search for meaning in the midst of life’s most profound challenges. Reynolds, known for his poignant storytelling and rich character development, brings to life a narrative that is both thought-provoking and emotionally resonant.
Tickets are priced at $20.00. With the premiere generating buzz, we recommend securing your seats early to ensure you don’t miss out on this extraordinary theatrical experience.
Tickets are available at: www.machiasartscouncil.org/theatre
University of Maine at Machias Performing Arts Center
October 18th and 19th at 7:00 PM
Eastport Arts Center
October 25th at 7:00 PM
October 27th at 3:00 PM
About Wake
The Celtic God of Death, a Banshee, the Angel of Death, the Grim Reaper, and the Irish Goddess of Death show up at an Irish wake for a bit of craic in this dark comedy about death, Ireland, and the other side of suicide.
About Daniel Reynolds
Artist and writer Daniel P. Reynolds has been chased at gun-point through the streets of Brazil; narrowly escaped road bandits in the deserts of Morocco; was tear-gassed in the Paris riots; lost his fear of heights on top of the Great Wall of China; drank his way through the pubs of Ireland, and made the arts and theatre scene in Los Angeles his home for 16 years before moving to Maine.
Reynolds was inspired to write Wake during his time living on the west coast of Ireland. He has now settled in Downeast Maine with his wife, musician and Washington County native Cindy Jollotta. His mission is to establish Downeast Maine as a premier destination for live theatre lovers.